Heavy weights with lower reps? lower weights with higher rep

cochilles
cochilles Posts: 41
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
Any ideas which one i should do if i want to look toned like Mark Wright (TOWIE), I don't want huge muscles.

I apologise if this has already been asked.

Cheers

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  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    lower weights and higher reps accomplishes nothing. 8-12 reps is generally good no matter your goals.
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    lower weight with higher rep is my preference, if I can sit there and curl the weight all day long I might as well not be doing anything.
    If you want to "tone" you want bigger muscles that show better through what fat you have or lower body fat percentage that shows off the muscle you already have...
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Lift heavy or go home!
  • AggieCass09
    AggieCass09 Posts: 1,867 Member
    heavy all the way...i shoot for 2 sets of 8-10 with the last two being really hard to finish
  • cochilles
    cochilles Posts: 41
    thanks
  • votrubem
    votrubem Posts: 27
    If you want lean muscle, lower weight with higher reps. But you still have to feel the burn. Whether you do 6 reps or 12, the last 3 reps have to be a struggle for you. If you're not grunting on that last one then you're not using heavy enough weights.

    It's like sprinting vs. marathon running. Even if the sprinter goes just a fraction of the distance, both types of runners are equally exhausted when all is said and done.
  • HMD7703
    HMD7703 Posts: 761 Member
    Lift heavy or go home!

    Exactly! What is the point of ten light weight reps (hmm maybe light weights for use during cardio)? If I don't feel the burn at some point, I have to use more weight. I like to be at the point where those last two reps are a struggle. Yeah... that burn and shake you get at the last rep... oh it is the good stuff!
  • Larius
    Larius Posts: 507 Member
    Go as heavy as you can, then next week go heavier. Yes, you will be much more prone to injury. It's risk vs. reward.

    If you don't know how to lift properly, get trained by a reputable professional. Good form is essential to preventing injury.
  • bloodguilt
    bloodguilt Posts: 126
    Any ideas which one i should do if i want to look toned like Mark Wright (TOWIE), I don't want huge muscles.

    I apologise if this has already been asked.

    Cheers

    First, let me remind you that there is no such thing as tone or toned body. You can either gain lean muscles or fat. And so to answer your question, it depends. If you are naturally big [chubby or fat] then you may need a healthy diet, good cardio and weight training [light weights with higher reps - 60-70% of 1RM with 15-20 reps]. If you are skinny, as in like skin and bones, [pun intended] you need a high protein and carbs with good amount of healthy fats diet plus good cardio and again, weight training but for heavy weights with lower reps - 80-100% of 1RM with 8-12 reps]. If you follow either of the above approach with consistency, determination, good amount of rest [sleep] and less vices, you will certainly reach your desired goal in time. Also, I suggest you don't try to follow someone coz you will be disappointed to yourself if you fail. After all, we are created marvelously by God with unique genes. Do a lot of trial and error approach [on training/diet] and once you find what works for your body, stay at it. Hope this helps! Ciao!
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